Good Schmutz aka Things I Found and Love, vol. 9
My blue rug, a Minnesota tile company, the next "it" sofa, and my new cookware.
#1: I am absolutely obsessed with our (semi) new Nordic Knots rug (we got it right before Christmas). We have the Grand in Deep Blue, which was a bit of a design risk (we also considered the Deep Wine and the Brick Red, which would have been far more on trend). We’re not really “blue” people, but we felt like our living room needed a shock of color. I’m super happy with it: It’s super plush and has a beautiful sheen. What do we think?
#2: It has taken me a really long time, but I have finally come around to Great Jones and I’m now wondering what I was doing with the rest of my life, because this cookware/bakeware/eatingware is solid. Some of my favorites right now include the mustard-colored Dutch oven, their new striped bowls, and this square, non-stick baking pan which has increased our brownie intake by 200% in this household. If you want 20% off Great Jones goods (who doesn’t?), use code LEO20 at checkout. #partner
#3: Bedding discovery: Kiyko Home offers sheets produced in Portugal, featuring sweet and dainty floral designs.
#4: Tile discovery: Tess Tile, handmade in Minnesota. They stock really fun shapes that would be a dream for any designer or homeowner looking to go wild in a bathroom.
#5: Homecourt (aka Courteney Cox’s line of cleaning products/soaps/etc) is nothing new. But I recently sampled the hand soap and room deodorant (aka anti-poop-smell spray) in Mandarin Basile and I must say I am a fan.
#6: British-born Roshan Adam-Holslag’s tableware line, Ro’Table, is inspired by the frequent spontaneous gatherings of her Indian-Persian upbringing. For me, the line has a definite French-meets-British charm. Think plates illustrated with hot air balloons and embroidered linen placemats. Paid subs can win a set of the plates below this month.
#7: I was casually browsing the American Girl website (as one does) and came across hot/cold water bottles with PRINTS OF THE CLASSIC HISTORICAL DOLLS. Screw Stanley.
#8: We here at Schmatta are huge, ginormous, superduperfans of Herman Miller (sponsor us!). I am catching feels about these two new releases: a classic Eames chair in new, striped upholstery; and a reissue of a Herman Miller cabinet (with three options for pulls!).
#9: Crocs x Marimekko! And they have kids’ and grown-up sizes? It’s a dream come true. Eleanor is absolutely getting these. I’m going to go with the black-and-white.
#10: We love everything YSG does. Here’s a very stripey look at their latest project:
#11: I’m failing to follow the logic of Zara Home these days. They’ve just come out with a “yoga and gym” collection, which features oak and steel weights and leather (??) yoga mats. A lot of the product has sold out, though, so I assume people are liking it.
#12: The next “it” couch will be the Biboni, a new release from Knoll.
#13: “Design trains” are kind of (? not sure) becoming a thing. France has made over some of their high-speed trains with interiors that have a muted-pop vibe.
And while not new, (refurbished in 2020), the Gio Ponti-designed Arlecchino train was on view during this year’s Salone del Mobile in Milan.
#14: Even though Passover is over, I still have my eye on this seder plate, a collab between Il Buco Vita and Shoppe Amber Interiors. Next year!
#15: Whenever I renovate my bathroom, I only want a colorful, vintage sink. You can source some here.
#16: In the totally unexpected and totally intriguing category: This book chronicling Jewish country houses.
#17: I keep seeing this porcelain sconce all over my feed. It’s Huey’s Maeve sconce and IMHO, your bedroom needs these.
#18: Scandinavian artist Nina Nørgaard has created a collection of glass knobs, sculpted to resemble roses, shells, and freeform swirls.
#19: This is a perfect bedroom:
#20: And this is also a perfect bedroom:
Paid Subs! Your April giveaway is a ceramic vase by Julia Elsas and a set of 4 floral dinner plates by Ro’Table. You’re auto-entered to win!
Schmatta is written by Leonora Epstein, a former shelter pub editor-in-chief. Follow at @_leonoraepstein and @schmattamag. For consulting and collab requests, get in touch at leonoraepstein at gmail.
The rug is glorious